8 Chic and Timeless Wedding Venues in Paris
Quite possibly the perfect place for a chic and romantic wedding with an abundance to do, Paris is a very popular destination wedding spot for good reason. Known by the world over as the city of love, it’s a beautiful choice for either a luxurious intimate wedding or elopement, or a spectacular extravagant affair. With all venues providing incredible cuisine, service, interiors and some even having unparalleled views of the Eiffel Tower, prepare to fall in love with some of our picks below. The cherry on top is that it’s such an accessible location for a destination wedding, with the ability to easily access it by train or plane from the UK.
1. Ritz Paris
An iconic location that was a favourite of Coco Chanel, Ernest Hemingway and plenty of other famous faces both past and present, the Ritz Hotel has to be the most luxurious place to get married in Paris. Recently restored, they can host everything from intimate gatherings to lavish events, catering from 10 guests to 500. Their Salon d’Été is light filled and opens onto their landscaped Garden Jardin, it’s perfect for letting the outdoors in. Their Salon Vendôme is approached by an opulent marble staircase and can be scaled according to the size of your wedding. It is fully soundproofed meaning there is no time limit on when your event ends, so you can party well into the early hours! Finally the Grand Jardin is a lovely intimate spot, filled with clusters of white flowers and magnolias and pretty alcoves nestled among the hedges.
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2. Shangri-La
This beautiful hotel is located in a prime spot within Paris, with many of it’s rooms benefiting from spectacular views of the Eiffel Tower and the River Seine. Originally built in 1896 as the home of French imperial Prince Roland Bonaparte, they aim to “translate age-old rituals into modern expressions and bring them to life, so every celebration is made with meaning”. Their function rooms collectively span 350 square metres and lead onto their stunning Terrace Eiffel which boasts breathtaking views of the tower and can be privatised for your event. Their Grand Salon is the primary reception space within the hotel, decorated in Louis XIV style with a vast white marble fireplace, gold gilded panelled walls and crystal chandeliers from the original owners of the palais.
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3. Le Meurice Dorchester Collection
Loved by celebrities since the 1800s, Le Meurice Hotel which is part of the world renowned Dorchester Collection is a premium spot to get married. Filled with ornate rooms that are bathed in golden light and the glow of history and celebration, they have a variety of spaces to choose from to suit your wedding day. The Salon Pompadour is filled with light, can host up to 170 guests and it’s 19th century decor evokes the grandeur of Versailles. Their slightly smaller Salon Tuileries aims to evoke the spirit of an elegant private house and is more relaxed in style, with the ability to host up to 150 of your guests. Your guests will love dining on a three course meal from the kitchen of Alain Ducasse’s team and tucking into cake prepared by the award-winning pastry chef Cédric Grolet.
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4. Musée Rodin
Encased within the large gardens that are home to the famous Rodin sculptures, you’ll find the prestigious Hôtel Biron, an 18th century mansion in the 7th arrondisement. A beautiful spot for a secret garden wedding, you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the Sculpture Garden, home to the famous Thinker sculpture and a circular pool with shady groves. Host up to 50 guests for dinner or 120 for cocktails within the main building in the company of the iconic The Kiss sculpture, and make use of the 18 bedrooms on site for your guests to stay in.
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5. Relais & Château Saint James
Colourful and eccentric, the Hotel Saint James has been reimagined ‘as a gracious and luminous private residence, that exudes modern and timeless Parisian chic and the soul of a real home.’ Located in the heart of Paris, it has a warm and intimate spirit with impeccable service and care that the Relais and Château group has come to be known for. It’s perfect for a small wedding, with the ability to host anywhere from 2 to 40 guests within its rooms, with the choice of their majestic Club Room or the more intimate lounges of their beautiful hotel suites. The Club Room has three large windows overlooking the garden and is bathed in light, with 6 metre high painted ceilings. The room can seat 24 for a sit down meal or up to 40 for a buffet and cocktail style wedding.
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6. Parc de Bagatelle
Located within one of the four botanical gardens of Paris and over two hundred years old, the Parc de Bagatelle is a romantic and pretty spot to get married for a number of reasons. Say your vows by the Chinese pagoda surrounded by thousands of rose varieties, waterfalls, caves and huge trees or within the town hall and registry office located within the park. It’s a beautiful location for photos and you might even see a peacock or two floating by too!
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7. Maison de Polytechnicien
Located close to the Assemblée Nationale and the Musée d’Orsay, this 18th century mansion otherwise known as Hôtel de Poulpry has a lovely timeless Parisian quality to it. You can hire it out for the full weekend and host up to 200 of your guests there for a seated meal, or up to 400 for cocktails and drinks. They have 15 lounges available set over 4 levels that can easily be modulated and combined to suit your needs. They can also have a boudoir made especially available for the bride to use for wedding prep and throughout the reception.
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8. Le Bristol Paris
With a classic and iconic French feel to it, Le Bristol Paris is a well regarded hotel within the city and is home to beautiful gardens, a 3 Michelin starred restaurant and rooftop pool and spa that you and your guests will love. All the rooms let in loads of lovely sunlight and they have an in-house team to help your wedding run smoothly, including an in-house florist to help make your dream florals a reality.
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